As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $86,259, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,659 weekly, or $7,188 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $74,060 to $100,589. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,873) and 75th percentile ($93,760), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,589 per year. This $13,887 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Integrity or Open Source, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Des Moines Human Computer Interaction Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 statewide for Human Computer Interaction Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $74,060 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $79,873 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $86,259 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $93,760 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $100,589 Des Moines, IA October 01, 2026
25% $79,873 10% $74,060 90% $100,589 75% $93,760 $86,259 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Human Computer Interaction Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Embedded Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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